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My dividend income is going the opposite direction of where I want it to go. The $45,000 annual goal is looking more and more unlikely. The reason this month is because of the Vanguard ETFs and their distributions. Compared to last year September, the distributions … Read moreSeptember 2026 Dividend Income Update The post September 2026 Dividend Income Update appeared first on Genymoney.ca.

Who else hates marketing? What about posting on social media like a self-absorbed and inconsiderate jerk? Self-promotion is a necessary part of work, but it feels unnatural to many of us. A lot of people grew up with an old-school work ethic: Put your head down, do good work, stay modest, and don’t draw attention to yourself. You learn to fly under the radar and hope your results speak for you. But if you’re an […]

In this week’s stock market outlook, Joel Wenger examines the current market trend, price performance, and headline risks.

The stock market has been on a fantastic run. Then, in the third quarter, it decided to sit this one out. Rising bond yields, persistent inflation worries and a little less enthusiasm for expensive equities put the brakes on the rally. But this wasn’t a market meltdown, or even a technical correction. Far from it. It was more of a pause, with investors taking a closer look at valuations and rotating toward sectors that can […]

Listen to the pod According to Moneybox data, one first-time buyer every 10 minutes got the keys to a first home in 2025. Brian Byrnes, Head of Personal Finance at Moneybox, explains what it takes and what is next for the Lifetime ISA. Brian Byrnes is Head of Personal Finance at Moneybox and has given evidence to the Treasury Select Committee on the Lifetime ISA. He joins host Sammie Ellard-King on The Money Gains Podcast […]

Silo Markets is an investment rewards program that will pay you points for holding your portfolio there. Your assets are held at Interactive Brokers, a publicly traded brokerage firm with 5+ million customers and nearly a trillion dollars in customer equity. Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. Silo Markets is relatively new, having been founded in late 2023, but their model involves giving you rewards on your portfolio’s assets. In return, you pay an annual fee. You’re essentially earning rewards for putting your assets with Silo (really, with Interactive Brokers). Quick take: Silo pays 0.5 points per dollar (worth 0.5% in cash) on your balance each year, minus a $95 to $960 annual fee. It works best for buy-and-hold investors with at least $80,000 to move, and Platinum only beats Gold above about $344,000. The Platinum transfer bonus ends September 30, 2026. Here’s how Silo Markets could put more money in your pocket: Table of ContentsPlatinum Transfer Bonus: Up to 300,000 Points (Ends Sept. 30, 2026)You Earn Silo Points Every YearWhich Plan Is Best for Your Balance?How Much Are Silo Points Worth?What Does It Cost to Trade?What’s The Risk?How Does This Compare?Frequently Asked QuestionsIs Silo Markets safe?How much are Silo Points worth?When does the welcome bonus post?Do Silo Points expire?Is there a minimum balance? Platinum Transfer Bonus: Up to 300,000 Points (Ends Sept. 30, 2026) New Silo Platinum members can earn bonus points on money they move to Silo. Transfers (ACH, wire, check, ACATS, or an internal Interactive Brokers transfer) must be initiated by September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. (After the deadline, the maximum you can get is only 250,000 points) The bonus is tiered: 0.5 points per dollar on the first $200,000 (up to 100,000 points) 0.25 points per dollar on the next $800,000 (up to 200,000 points) Nothing on transfers above $1,000,000 That’s a maximum of 300,000 points ($3,000) under the Platinum bonus terms. Blue Rewards only gets you a $5,000 point bonus while Gold Rewards are listed with a 100,000 point welcome bonus. Amount transferredBonus pointsCash value$100,00050,000$500$250,000112,500$1,125$500,000175,000$1,750$1,000,000+300,000$3,000 Bonus points post on the 10th of the month after the deposit window closes, or once all assets have settled, whichever is later. It’s one welcome bonus per Social Security number across all Silo accounts. Platinum costs $960 a year and requires at least $25,000 in the account, so the bonus only makes sense if you’re moving a significant balance. 👉 Learn more about Silo Markets The “Up to X points per year” includes the new account bonus. You Earn Silo Points Every Year The welcome bonus is a one-time offer but every year you can earn more Silo Points based on your net liquidation value (NLV). NLV is calculated as the value of the brokerage account if everything is liquidated. This is calculated by Interactive Brokers at the market close on the last business day of each month. Here’s how much you’d earn each year holding your assets at Silo Markets: PlanAnnual feeBalance earning

In June 2023, I did a thorough case study and analyzed whether we had enough to live off dividends. That analysis was based on our 2022 dividend income of $42,305.81 and I converted USD to … Read more